CVE-2014-2069: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Eshtery CMS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ful

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eshtery cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Eshtery CMS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to FileManager.aspx.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	15.4% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2018-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eshtery.she7ata

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-16 09:58 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eshtery.she7ata eshtery cms MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eshtery-cms || rpm -q eshtery-cms || eshtery-cms --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: eshtery CMS - 'FileManager.aspx' Local File Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2069?

eshtery cms: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2069 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2069 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2069 affect?

CVE-2014-2069 affects eshtery cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Eshtery CMS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to FileManager.aspx.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2069?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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